The prestigious award won by rising Wire star Arron Lindop

Blooming Warrington Wolves three-quarter Arron Lindop has received a prestigious college award.

Lindop, who made headlines after his Super League debut for The Wire this year, was named Priestley College Sportsman of the Year.

The 18-year-old, who impressed the rugby league world with his performance for Wolves against the Catalans Dragons, won the honor at the annual Sport Priestley Awards.

Unfortunately the 18-year-old, who is studying BTEC Sport Coaching & Development, was unable to lift his trophy in person as he was busy – competing for Wolves again!

Arron Lindop has been named Priestley College Sports Person of the Year (Image: Contributed)

“I was extremely grateful to receive the award, especially because it was voted on by other students and there are so many talented athletes at this college,” said the former Bridgewater County High School student.

“This time last year I had a big injury so it was a crazy time.

“My biggest achievement has to be my debut in France as it was a proud day for me and my family. Even now I can’t put into words how much it means to me.”

Other nominees for the Sportsperson of the Year Award were netball player Taylor Ratcliffe and martial artist Jess Ryan, both internationals in their chosen sports.

This year’s Sport Priestley Awards were sponsored by Toby and Lisa Macormac of Warrington Town FC, who hosted the event.

Priestley College Football Academy were therefore named ‘Team of the Year’ after a season in which the Firsts and Seconds won their respective leagues.

They reached the final of the national college competition and the John Sleigh Cheshire Cup.

At the awards dinner, national and international honors were awarded to athletes from sports as diverse as tennis, windsurfing and netball.

Carys Backhouse Worrall, a former pupil at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, received the Special Recognition Award for her work as a volunteer coach at Warrington Youth Zone, RugBees and other community activities encouraging girls to enter rugby league.

Sports teacher Sam Nightingale, who organized the event, paid tribute to the entire cohort.

“We attract the most talented young athletes to Priestley every year and this year’s cohort has impressed not only with their sporting talent but also with their commitment to their studies,” she said.